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Safe areas to travel in Japan

Following the massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami that rocked Japan on March 11th, our Shanghai office has been in constant contact with our Japanese properties so we can bring you the most up-to-date information about safe areas to travel in Japan.

Northern areas of the country like Sendai have been devastated by this horrific natural disaster and further revelations of earthquake damage to the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Things are quite different in southern Japan, which wasn’t affected by either the earthquake or tsunami. According to our colleagues in Shanghai and our properties in southern Japan, it’s completely safe to travel to areas like Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kobe and Okinawa. All these areas can be reached by flying directly to Osaka Kansai International Airport.

For updates on air travel to and from Japan, check out the following websites:

“ Nikko is fine.
Spring is in the air and cherry blossoms are coming soon.

Kunio Koike said on 05/04/2011 at 9:24am

“ It may be good opportunity to visit popular cities in Japan.
You don't need to make a line to buy your tickets.
Backpackers ! you can do so many things here in Japan.
Eat, Drink, talk as usual !
Your presence encourages us a lot .

Mt Fuji Hostel Michael's said on 05/04/2011 at 7:20am

“ Mt. Fuji Hostel Michael's in Yamanashi-Ken at the base of Mt. Fuji is safe with clear water taken from snow run off of Mt. Fuji it is the best water in all Japan. The air around our area is also clean it as clean as if you were in any city in America or the same as a 5 or more hour airplane flight. The cherry blossoms are starting to bloom.
Michael Casella
Owner, Mt. Fuji Hostel Michael's

Paloma said on 04/04/2011 at 4:35am

“ Nikko is completely safe for travel. Hokkaido is fine as well. The cherry blossom is on May in Hokkaido.

sono said on 04/04/2011 at 2:13am

“ I traveled to Matsumoto (Nagano), Takayama (Gifu) and Gokayama (Toyama) with my wife and sons. Nice fresh air and water. There was no earthquake and no polution over there!

sono said on 04/04/2011 at 2:13am

“ I traveled to Matsumoto (Nagano), Takayama (Gifu) and Gokayama (Toyama) with my wife and sons. Nice fresh air and water. There was no earthquake and no polution over there!

scout in nikko said on 03/04/2011 at 10:37am

“ Nikko, Tochigi is safe, as well.

Yoshiki said on 03/04/2011 at 6:08am

“ Shikoku area and Kyushu area are also safe.

LEE CHAN GO HO said on 03/04/2011 at 2:52am

“ News and information are overstated in abroad, you don't have to be scared to come to Japan.
We stayed in Tokyo, local people is not scared at all. Tokyo is really busy city but now few tourist come to Japan, so we had a wonderful time!

Kenji Okuda said on 03/04/2011 at 2:21am

“ Everything is quite normal in Tokyo. Sakura(Cherry blossom) started to bloom. Beautiful!!!

Jimmyz Backpackers said on 02/04/2011 at 3:22pm

“ Yes, Hokkaido is also totally NORMAL and SAFE!! Everything is OK in Hokkaido!!

“ The giant panda has started to show up in Tokyo Ueno Zoo on April.The lovely figure fascinated a people.
Tokyo area is now rising up from a damage,
The beautiful cherry blossoms will be soon in full bloom around 7th April.
It's a center complex of Japanese culture and civilization.

Backpackers Miyajima said on 02/04/2011 at 12:07pm

“ Cherry blossom season is comming.
And we have prepared BBQ and camping for you!!
Complitely safe in Miyajima and Hiroshima area.
We are looking forward to seeing you at seaside hostel Backpackers Miyajima!!

Hotel Yanagibashi Tokyo said on 02/04/2011 at 10:41am

“ Thank you very much for updating our situation.
Tokyo is totally safe to stay !!!
The cherry blossoms are blooming beautifully now.
We look forward to seeing you !!!

Hotel Yanagibashi Tokyo said on 02/04/2011 at 10:29am

“ Thank you very much for updating our situation.
Tokyo is totally fine and safe to stay ! The cherry blossoms are blooming beautifully now !!!

Mitsuhiro Furuichi said on 02/04/2011 at 8:11am

“ This is our daily life of the truth of Tokyo today.
We are living as usual in Tokyo.
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http://www.facebook.com/tokyotravel

Gero Onsen Fugaku said on 02/04/2011 at 6:49am

“ Gero onsen, Takayama and Nagoya is also completely safe

Gero Onsen Fugaku said on 02/04/2011 at 6:46am

“ Gero onsen, Takayama and Nagoya is also completely safe

1166backpackers said on 02/04/2011 at 6:29am

“ It’s completely safe in Nagano city too.
We are not having scheduled blackouts.
Please visit Zenkoji, Monkey Park, Togakushi and other hot spots.

1166backpackers said on 02/04/2011 at 6:29am

“ It’s completely safe in Nagano city too.
We are not having scheduled blackouts.
Please visit Zenkoji, Monkey Park, Togakushi and other hot spots.

iida akihito said on 01/04/2011 at 4:57pm

“ Don't forget Hida Takayama and some highland cities of Japan alps region like Hakuba, Nagano and Matsumoto. They are all fine and going to be the best season to enjoy the natural scenic beauties and the old cultures. Mt. Fuji is also no problem to visit!

iida akihito said on 01/04/2011 at 4:56pm

“ Don't forget Hida Takayama and some highland cities of Japan alps region like Hakuba, Nagano and Matsumoto. They are all fine and going to be the best season to enjoy the natural scenic beauties and the old cultures. Mt. Fuji is also no problem to visit!

The otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi said on 01/04/2011 at 10:59am

“ Hokkaido is also completely safe.

The Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi said on 01/04/2011 at 10:44am

“ Hokkaido is also completely safe!

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